Chemical scientists vs Design occupations n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Design occupations n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £1,419 more per year (4% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Design occupations n.e.c.

£38,415
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsDesign occupations n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£39,834£38,415+£1,419
Mean Annual£45,616£42,819+£2,797
Monthly£3,320£3,201+£119
Weekly£766£739+£27
Hourly£19.15£18.47+£0.68

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsDesign occupations n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,193
25th£32,226£31,778
50th (Median)£39,834£38,415
75th£50,662£51,648
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Design occupations n.e.c.?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Design occupations n.e.c. earns £38,415 — a difference of £1,419 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Design occupations n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,419 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Design occupations n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Chemical scientists offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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